Artist: Dan Ben-Amotz (1923–1989)
Year: 1976
Technique: Mixed media assemblage in a wooden and metal frame
Dimensions: 32 x 27 cm (Handle height: 7 cm)
Status: Hand-signed and dated by the artist (on the reverse: "Dan Ben Amotz 76")
About the Artwork:
A masterful and deeply detailed original assemblage from 1976 by the legendary Dan Ben-Amotz. Constructed within a wooden case with a built-in handle, this piece resembles a "Cabinet of Curiosities." The work is meticulously divided into a grid, with each cell containing a "found object"—from delicate gears and colorful vintage beads to industrial components. A decorative metal cross anchors the composition, creating order within the rich assortment of parts. This rare, dated work reflects Ben-Amotz's mastery of the "Ready-made" genre.
About the Artist:
Dan Ben-Amotz was a pivotal figure in Israeli culture—a celebrated writer, journalist, and provocative collector. His artistic legacy is defined by his unique ability to re-contextualize industrial artifacts into art. These assemblage boxes are among his most sought-after works, capturing the avant-garde, bohemian spirit of 20th-century Tel Aviv.